Importing and keeping introduced mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians in Western Australia

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Bulletin 4604
ISSN 1448-0352
February 2004
Importing and
keeping introduced
mammals, birds,
reptiles and
amphibians
in Western Australia
Importing and keeping introduced mammals, birds, reptiles and
amphibians in Western Australia
By Marion Massam and Win Kirkpatrick, Department of Agriculture,
and Peter Mawson, Norm Press, Tony Bennell and Neil Hamilton,
Department of Conservation and Land Management.
February 2004
(Please check with the Department of Agriculture for updates since
publication.)
Copies available from:
Department of Agriculture
Tel. [phone]
Fax. [phone]
Also see our website at: www.agric.wa.gov.au
© State of Western Australia, 2004
Important Disclaimer: The Director General of the Department of Agriculture and the State of Western
Australia accept no liability whatsoever by reason of negligence or otherwise arising from the use or
release of this information or any part of it.
Introduced animals and birds can Any species that does not appear on the list is
prohibited in Western Australia. Application can
cause problems
be made in an effort to alter the status of such
species so that they can be kept.
Many animals and birds cause severe damage to
agriculture and the environment. They can:
General conditions that apply to the
(cid:120) carry diseases or parasites; import and keeping of introduced
(cid:120) damage agricultural crops; animals and birds
(cid:120) displace native animals and plants;
Permits to keep introduced animals and birds are
(cid:120) damage property; endorsed with the requirements and conditions that
apply to the species concerned.
(cid:120) cause land degradation;
(cid:120) have a negative impact on pets. Some of the general conditions that apply to the
import and keeping of animals and birds are listed
These primarily introduced species (species that have below.
originated in another country) have been gazetted as
‘Declared Animals’ under the Agriculture and Related (cid:120) Australian Quarantine Inspection Service and
Resources Protection Act 1976. Environment Australia conditions apply to the
importation of animals and birds from overseas.
Controlling introduced animals and
birds (cid:120) A permit is not transferable and relates only to the
person to whom it is issued.
It can take a long time for escaped animals to reach
(cid:120) A person can only dispose of animals and birds to
pest proportions but once established in the wild,
other permit holders.
introduced animals are usually impossible to
eradicate.
(cid:120) Regular returns must be provided, listing the
number and types of species held under permit
Sometimes the possible effects of an animal or bird in
and to whom they have been transferred.
a cage are not obvious to us but the costs to future
generations of importing or keeping a prohibited
(cid:120) Escaped animals must be immediately reported to
animal or not keeping a permitted animal in a
the Department of Agriculture and/or CALM on
responsible way can be enormous.
the numbers listed above.
Be responsible and legal – obtain a permit before
(cid:120) Animals in captivity under permit should not be
getting the animal and then abide by the keeping
liberated nor attempts made to liberate them.
conditions.
There is also a legal obligation on the permit
holder to prevent them being at large.
Those people keeping animals without the
appropriate permits, not keeping animals
(cid:120) Permits can be revoked if the animals are not
according to the keeping conditions or who are
being held as specified.
keeping animals that are prohibited will be
prosecuted and/or will forfeit their animals.
(cid:120) It is the responsibility of the holder of an individual
animal to ensure that they are also compliant with
Lists of declared animals and birds
Commonwealth legislation relating to the
possession and quarantine of exotic animals.
The gazetted list of declared animals and birds alters
from time to time. An accurate list is available by
Obtaining a permit for a species
accessing the Department of Agriculture internet site
already allowed in Western
at the address given below or by contacting any office
of Department of Agriculture or the Department of Australia
Conservation and Land Management (CALM).
1. Applications or enquiries concerning the import or
The list in this bulletin is designed to assist readers to
keeping of introduced animals may be addressed
determine the legal restrictions applicable to animals
to:
and birds under the Agriculture and Related
Resources Protection Act 1976, but is not an official
Department of Agriculture
reproduction of the gazetted list.
Bougainvillea Ave
Forrestfield 6058 can be maintained for use in case of an exotic
Tel: [phone], disease outbreak or animal escape. Copies of the
Fax: [phone] permits are sent to the relevant APO for property
Email: [email protected] records.
2. Applications or enquiries concerning the import or c) Sometimes enclosure plans must be submitted
keeping of introduced birds may be addressed to: and the site inspected prior to the commencement
of any building. In such a case a provisional
Department of Conservation and Land Management permit-to-keep is issued; the official permit is
Locked Bag 104, Bentley D.C. WA 6983 issued after a final inspection of the site and
Tel. [phone], buildings.
Fax. [phone]
Email: [email protected] d) Permits are issued for defined periods, usually
two to three years and an application for renewal
3. Either agency will provide information on whether of a permit is required before a permit can be
the species can be kept in the State, any renewed.
conditions on introduction and keeping and the
procedures to follow to obtain permits. Applications for birds
4. Where the regulations provide for an introduced
a) Upon receipt of an application, CALM staff at the
species to be kept under permit, Forms 2 and/or
Kensington office will advise local staff (usually a
4, (application to import and to keep declared
Wildlife Officer) of other requirements (e.g. site
animals) should be completed.
inspection, enclosure design, import protocol
etc.).
5. Often other documentation (Forms AD1070 and
AD1061 covering health and fibre length
b) The application must be accompanied by a
requirements and quarantine certification) is
cheque or cash for the permit fee. Arrangements
required for interstate and overseas imports. For
can also be made to pay using major credit cards
health purposes, prior written approval from the
(contact CALM for more information). See the list
Inspector in Charge (Stock) at the Department of
of birds to determine which birds must be kept
Agriculture, South Perth is required to import
under a $30 permit and which birds can be held
ruminant stock or horses to the Liver Fluke
under a free permit. (No matter how many
Restricted Area (the south-west) of the State.
species are to be kept, the maximum amount
payable is $30.)
6. The local government authority, Environmental
Protection Authority, Department of Land
c) The Wildlife Officer will advise the Kensington
Administration and other agencies may need to
office when the requirements have been met, so
be informed of any proposal before the granting of
that permits may be issued.
permits. This is the applicant's responsibility.
d) Each permit is issued for a period of 12 months
7. Applicants should complete the forms and any
from the time of issue. An application for renewal
required supporting documentation and forward
of a permit is required before a permit can be
these to the Department of Agriculture (for
renewed.
animals) or CALM (for birds).
All permits for birds are issued from the Kensington
Applications for animals
office so that a central register of introduced birds can
be maintained.
a) Upon receipt of an application, (and a cheque or
cash for the amount listed in the regulations) Cage requirements
Department of Agriculture staff at the Forrestfield
office will advise local staff (usually an Agriculture
All aviaries or enclosures for declared birds for which
Protection Officer [APO]) of other requirements
there are keeping restrictions (marked # in the table
(e.g. site inspection, enclosure design, import
below) must:
protocol etc.).
1. have double doors to the exterior;
b) The APO will advise the Forrestfield office when
the requirements have been met, so that permits
2. be securely fastened to a concrete base or
may be issued.
otherwise pegged to the ground with netting and
post uprights buried at least 30 cm into the
All permits for animals are issued from the Forrestfield
ground;
office so that a central register of introduced animals
3. have netting laid under breakable sheet coverings
such as PVC or fibreglass;
4. have correct load bearing structural materials
within the framework of the aviary.
References
Minimum sizes for various materials are:
(cid:120) timber 5 cm x 5 cm; Christidis, L. and Boles, W. E. 1994. The Taxonomy
and Species of Birds of Australia and its Territories.
(cid:120) angle iron 2.5 cm x 2.5 cm x 3.17 mm; RAOU, Melbourne.
(cid:120) steel rod 1.27 cm internal diameter.
Howard, R. and Moore, A. 1991. A Complete
Checklist of the Birds of the World. Academic Press,
Obtaining a permit for a species
London.
currently prohibited in WA
Kingston, R. 1998. Keeping and Breeding Finches
Applications or enquiries concerning the import or and Seed-eaters. Indruss Productions, New Farm.
keeping of introduced animals and birds currently
prohibited in WA may be addressed to: Sibley, C. and Monroe, B. 1990. Distribution and
Taxonomy of Birds of the World. Yale University
Department of Agriculture
Press, New Haven.
Bougainvillea Ave
Forrestfield 6058
Further information
Tel: [phone],
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected] See the Department of Agriculture website at:
Before a new species or breed can be imported into www.agric.wa.gov.au
Western Australia, an assessment is made of the risk
it poses to agriculture and the environment.
The assessment considers:
(cid:120) the ability of the animal to establish feral
populations in the wild; and
(cid:120) the animal’s pest potential to agriculture and the
environment;
Decisions on importation are made after consideration
of both the short and long-term consequences of
importation.
Many of the animals assessed are permitted to enter
the State but they may need to be managed by the
issue of permits and keeping conditions.
Some animals are not permitted to enter because
they pose too great a risk.
Disposal of unwanted animals and
birds
If introduced animals are no longer wanted, please
contact the Department of Agriculture or CALM for
advice on options for proper disposal.
Anyone who liberates, abandons or fails to take
reasonable precautions to prevent the escape of a
declared animal commits an offence and is liable
to be fined under the Agriculture and Related
Resources Protection Act and the Wildlife
Conservation Act.
KEY TO TABLES
Declaration categories under the Agriculture and Related Resources
Protection Act 1976
A1 Entry prohibited. A4 Entry subject to Department of Agriculture
permits and/or conditions.
A2 Subject to eradication in wild.
A5 Numbers will be reduced/controlled.
A3 Keeping prohibited.
A6 Keeping subject to Department of Agriculture
permits and/or conditions.
Other requirements
wire diameter 0.71 mm;
a In the absence of other permits, CALM import
permit required prior to entry. ii. mesh size no larger than 2.54 cm,
wire diameter 1.3 mm;
b Department of Agriculture requirements prior to
the entry of livestock, stock-like animals and iii. mesh size no larger than 3.81 cm,
animals with hairy coats.
wire diameter 1.3 mm (min.);
(cid:120) Notification of intent to import (interstate) iv. mesh size no larger than 3.81 cm,
required by the Department of Agriculture
wire diameter 2.5 mm; or alternative
(refer to Forms AD 1070 and 1061).
specifications approved by an authorized
person.
(cid:120) Prior approval of the Inspector in Charge
(Stock), Department of Agriculture, South
( ) Indicates the numbers of a bird species which
Perth (Tel. [phone]) required to import
can be held by aviculturists.
ruminant stock or horses to the Liver Fluke
Restricted Area (refer to Forms AD 1070
+ Special requirements for aviculture, eg. limited to
and 1061 and the Inspector in Charge).
genuine society breeders, provision of minimum
flight aviaries and participation in official breeding
(cid:120) Stock entering the state (alpaca, buffalo, programs etc. Contact CALM for further
cattle, deer, goats, llama, pigs, sheep) to be
information.
accompanied by Form AD 1070 which
covers health and fibre-length restrictions.
$30 This bird can only be kept with a $30 permit
issued under the Agriculture and Related
(cid:120) Horses, donkeys and mules entering the Resources Protection Act. Contact CALM.
state to be accompanied by Form AD 1061.
freeThis bird can only be kept with a free permit
c Waybill required when animal is moved - contact
issued under the Agriculture and Related
the Inspector in Charge (Stock), Department of
Resources Protection Act. Contact CALM.
Agriculture, South Perth, Tel. [phone].
d The species is a prohibited import under the
Wildlife Conservation Act.
# Enclosure specifications apply for animals and
birds. The wire netting requirements for various
groups of birds in the table are marked (where
necessary) as superscript numbers i-iv (see
below; e.g. #i):
i. mesh size no larger than 1.27 cm,
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ANIMALS LISTED ALPHABETICALLY BY COMMON NAME
These tables are provided primarily to assist readers to determine the legal restrictions applicable to animals
and birds under the Agriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976. None of the restrictions listed in
these tables apply to invertebrates or to fish species in the Class Pisces. The table does not include native
birds or animals declared in category A7 (managed native birds). It is not exhaustive and does not necessarily
set out all of the restrictions applicable to a particular bird or animal under the Act and other legislation. If you
are in any doubt as to the legal restrictions applicable to an animal or bird, please contact CALM or Department
of Agriculture.
Subject to the above, the following applies to the tables below:
(cid:120) If an animal or bird appears in these tables, it is subject to the regulations set out in the column headed
‘Categories and other conditions’.
(cid:120) If an animal or bird does not appear in these tables and are not indigenous animals, they are prohibited as
declared animals in categories A1, A2, A3. The meanings of those categories are summarised below. For
thesakeofclarity, some of the species (marked #) that have not been the subject of specific declaration and
are therefore prohibited as declared animals in categories A1, A2, A3, have been included in the Tables.
Prohibited species should be immediately reported.
(cid:120) If an animal or bird does not appear in these tables and is an indigenous species, it is not regulated under
theAgriculture and Related Resources Protection Act 1976, but may be regulated under other legislation.
Common Name Scientific Name Categories and Other Comments
Conditions
Alligator, American Alligator A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept
mississippiensis except for scientific or educational purposes
by public facilities.
Alpaca Lama pacos exempt, b, c
Amazon, Blue-fronted; Blue- Amazona aestiva A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
fronted Parrot been assessed (01/10/02) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Amazon, Double-yellow- Amazona ocrocephala A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
headed; Yellow-headed Parrot oratrix been assessed (01/10/02) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Amazon, Yellow-naped; Amazona ocrocephala A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
Yellow-naped Parrot auropalliata been assessed (01/10/02) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Axolotl; Mexican Walking Fish Ambystoma mexicanum exempt Speciesassessed 16/05/03.
Bison, American Bison bison A4,A5,A6, b, c, # Although categories indicate import and
keeping is allowed, it is likely that only
wildlife parks will meet permit conditions.
Blackbird; English Blackbird Turdus merula A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote 60/2001.
Blackbuck Antilope cervicapra A4,A5,A6, a, b, c, # Althoughcategories indicate import and
keeping is allowed, it is likely that only
wildlife parks will meet permit conditions.
Buffalo Bubalus bubalis A1,A2,A3 (in areas north of Please report this species if seen north of
the 20o parallel of latitude), the 20º parallel of latitude and at large
A5,A6, b, c south of this area. Species assessed
16/05/03.
Bulbul, Red-vented Pycnonotus cafer A1,A2,A3 Prohibited.SeeFarmnote.
Bulbul, Red-whiskered Pycnonotus jocosus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited.SeeFarmnote.
Bullfinch; Eurasian Bullfinch Pyrrhula pyrrhula A1,A2,A3 Prohibited.SeeFarmnote.
INTRODUCED ANIMALS NOT LISTED ARE PROHIBITED
A1 = no entry,A2 = eradicate in the wild,A3 = no keeping, A4 = import permit (AGWEST), A5 = reduce in the wild,A6 = keeping permit
(Department of Agriculture),
a = CALM import permit needed, b = Department of Agriculture health and fibre requirements before entry,c = waybills required, d =
prohibited import (CALM), # = enclosure requirements, + = special aviculture requirements, $30 = must be kept under a $30 permit, free =
must be kept under a free permit
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Caiman, Brown Caiman crocodilus A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept
except for scientific or educational purposes
by public facilities.
Caique, Black-headed; Black- Pionites melanocephala A2,A4,A6, a , # iv, $30 Please report this species if seen in the
headed Parrot wild. Species assessed 10/01.
Caique, White-bellied; White- Pionites leucogaster A2,A4,A6, a , # iv, $30 Please report this species if seen in the
bellied Parrot wild. Species assessed 10/01.
Camel, Domestic Camelus dromedarius Exempt, b, c (See Feral Camel)
Camel, Feral Camelus dromedarius A4,A5,A6, b, c, # See Domestic Camel. See Farmnote
122/2000.
Canary, Common Serinus canaria exempt
Canary, Yellow-fronted; Green Serinus mozambicus A2,A4,A6, a , # i, free Please report this species if seen in the
Singing Finch wild.
Capuchin, Black-capped Cebus apella A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept
except for scientific or educational purposes
by public facilities.
Cardinal, Red-crested Paroaria coronata exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.
Cat Felis catus exempt Advice is available from the Department of
Agriculture on control or management of
problems which this animal causes when
feral.
Cattle, Banteng Bos javanicus A4,A5,A6, b, c, # Although categories indicate import and
keeping is allowed, it is likely that only
wildlife parks will meet permit conditions.
Cattle, Domestic Bos taurus & Bos exempt, b, c
indicus
Chaffinch Fringilla coelebs A4,A5,A6, a , # i, $30 Please report this species if seen in the
wild.
Chicken; Domestic Fowl; all Gallus gallus exempt Check local authority regulations regarding
bantams; Red Jungle Fowl number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.
Cockatoo, Sulphur-crested Cacatua galerita A4,A6, a , # iv (10), free Please report this species if seen in the wild
(whole of state), A2 (where South of the 20º parallel of latitude. See
at large, in areas south of Farmnote86/2001.
the 20o parallel of latitude)
Constrictor, Boa Boa constrictor A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept
except for scientific or educational purposes
by public facilities.
Conure, Black-capped Pyrrhura rupicola A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
been assessed (25/06/03) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Conure, Blue-throated Pyrrhura cruentata A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
been assessed (25/06/03) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Conure, Crimson-bellied Pyrrhura rhodogaster A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
been assessed (18/03/03) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Conure, Golden; Golden Aratinga guarouba A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
Parakeet been assessed (25/06/03) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Conure, Golden-capped Aratinga auricapilla A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, $30 Please report this species if seen in the
wild.
Conure, Green-cheeked Pyrrhura molinae A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
restricta been assessed (06/99) for recategorisation
and found to present too high a risk.
Conure, Jandaya Aratinga jandaya A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, free Please report this species if seen in the
wild.
INTRODUCED ANIMALS NOT LISTED ARE PROHIBITED
A1 = no entry,A2 = eradicate in the wild,A3 = no keeping, A4 = import permit (AGWEST), A5 = reduce in the wild,A6 = keeping permit
(Department of Agriculture),
a = CALM import permit needed, b = Department of Agriculture health and fibre requirements before entry,c = waybills required, d =
prohibited import (CALM), # = enclosure requirements, + = special aviculture requirements, $30 = must be kept under a $30 permit, free =
must be kept under a free permit
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Conure, Nanday Nandayus nenday A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
been assessed (pre-2000) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Conure, Peach-fronted, Aratinga aurea A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, $30 Please report this species if seen in the
Golden-crowned Conure wild.
Conure, Pearly Pyrrhura lepida A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
been assessed (25/06/03) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Conure, Sun Aratinga solstitialis A2,A4,A6, a , # ii, free Please report this species if seen in the
wild.
Cordon-bleu, Blue-capped; Uraeginthus A2,A4,A6, a, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the
Blue-headed Cordon-bleu cyanocephalus wild. Species assessed 10/12/02.
Cordon-bleu, Red-cheeked Uraeginthus bengalus A2,A4,A6, a, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the
wild. Species assessed 10/12/02.
Cordon-bleu; Blue-breasted Uraeginthus angolensis A2,A4,A6, a, # i, free Please report this species if seen in the
Cordon-bleu; Blue-breasted wild. Species assessed 10/12/02.
Waxbill
Crow, House; Indian or Ceylon Corvus splendens A1,A2,A3 Prohibited.SeeFarmnote.
Crow
Deer, Fallow Dama dama A5,A6, b, c, # Please report this species if seen in the
wild. See Farmnote 44/2001. Species
assessed 18/03/03.
Deer, Red; Wapiti; Elk Cervus elaphus A5,A6, b, c, # Please report this species if seen in the
wild. See Farmnote 44/2001. Species
assessed 18/03/03.
Deer, species within the family Family Cervidae (other A1, A2, A3 Prohibited.
Cervidae other than Red and than Dama dama and
Fallow Deer Cervus elaphus)
Dingo-dog hybrids Canis familiaris dingo x A5, a SeeFarmnote 124/2000, Farmnote
Canis familiaris 133/2000,Farmnote 32/2003,Farmnote
familiaris 33/2003,Farmnote 29/2002,Farmnote
36/2002,Misc. Pub. 23/2003.
Dog, Domestic Canis familiaris A5 (when running wild) SeeFarmnote 124/2000, Farmnote
familiaris 133/2000,Farmnote 32/2003,Farmnote
33/2003,Farmnote 29/2002,Farmnote
36/2002,Misc. Pub. 23/2003.
Donkey, Domestic Equus asinus exempt, b See Feral Donkey.
Donkey, Feral Equus asinus A4,A5,A6, b, # See Domestic Donkey. See Farmnote
121/2000.
Dove, Collared; Collared Streptopelia decaocto A1,A2,A6, # ii, free Please report this species if seen in the
Turtle-dove; Indian Ring Dove; wild.
Barbary Dove (fawn or white
variations)
Dove, Namaqua; Cape Dove Oena capensis A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (30), free Please report this species if seen in the
wild.
Dove, Ruddy Ground; Columbina talpacoti A2,A4,A6, a , # ii (20), free Please report this species if seen in the
Talpacoti wild.
Dragon, Komodo Varanus komodoensis A1, A2, A3 Prohibited #. May not be imported or kept
except for scientific or educational purposes
by public facilities.
Duck, domestic breeds only Anas spp. exempt Check local authority regulations regarding
number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.
Duck, Mallard; Mallard Anas platyrhynchus exempt Check local authority regulations regarding
number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.
Duck, Mandarin Aix galericulata A2,A4,A6, a , # +, $30 Please report this species if seen in the
wild.
Duck, Muscovy Cairina moschata exempt Check local authority regulations regarding
number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.
INTRODUCED ANIMALS NOT LISTED ARE PROHIBITED
A1 = no entry,A2 = eradicate in the wild,A3 = no keeping, A4 = import permit (AGWEST), A5 = reduce in the wild,A6 = keeping permit
(Department of Agriculture),
a = CALM import permit needed, b = Department of Agriculture health and fibre requirements before entry,c = waybills required, d =
prohibited import (CALM), # = enclosure requirements, + = special aviculture requirements, $30 = must be kept under a $30 permit, free =
must be kept under a free permit
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Ferret, Domestic Mustela putorius furo exempt
Finch, Bamboo Parrot; Tawny- Erythrura hyperythra A2,A4,A6, a, # i , $30 Please report this species if seen in the
breasted Parrot Finch wild.
Finch, Green-faced Parrot Erythrura viridifacies A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
been assessed (01/99) for recategorisation
and found to present too high a risk.
Finch, House Carpodacus mexicanus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. See Farmnote.
Finch, Pin-tailed Parrot Erythrura prasina A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
been assessed (01/99) for recategorisation
and found to present too high a risk.
Finch, Red-billed Fire Lagonosticta senegala exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.
Finch, Red-headed Parrot Erythrura cyaneovirens A2,A4,A6, a, # i , $30 Please report this species if seen in the
wild.
Finch, Red-throated Parrot; Erythrura psittacea exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.
Red-faced Parrot Finch
Finch, Tri-coloured Parrot; Erythrura tricolor A2,A4,A6, a, # i , $30 Please report this species if seen in the
Three-coloured Parrot Finch; wild.
Tanimbar Parrot Finch
Fody, Madagascan Red; Foudia A2,A4,A6, a, # i (20), free Please report this species if seen in the
Madagascar Weaver madagascariensis wild.
Fox; Red Fox Vulpes vulpes A5 Foxes cannot be taken onto nature
reserves or wildlife sanctuaries. See
Farmnote 115/2000,Farmnote 62/2001,
Farmnote 61/2003,Farmnote 91/2001.
Goat, Domestic Capra hircus exempt, b, c Exempt from declaration. See Feral Goat.
Goat, Feral Capra hircus A4,A5,A6, b, # Please report this species if seen in the
wild. See Domestic Goat. See Farmnote
83/2000,Farmnote 11/2001.
Goldfinch; Eurasian Goldfinch Carduelis carduelis exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.
Goose, Canada Branta canadensis A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
been assessed (pre-2000) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Goose, Egyptian Alopochen aegyptiacus A2,A4,A6, a , # +, free Please report this species if seen in the
wild.
Goose, Greylag and all Anser anser exempt Check local authority regulations regarding
Domestic Strains number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.
Goose, Swan; Chinese Goose Anser cygnoides exempt Check local authority regulations regarding
number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.
Species assessed 17/12/03.
Grassquit, Blue-black; Jacarini Volatinia jacarina exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.
Finch
Grassquit, Cuban; Cuban Tiaris canora exempt, a A CALM import permit applies.
Finch
Greenfinch, Oriental Carduelis sinica A2,A4,A6, a, # i , free Please report this species if seen in the
wild. Species assessed 01/10/02.
Greenfinch, Yellow-breasted; Carduelis spinoides A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
Black-headed Greenfinch; been assessed (10/12/02) for
Himalayan Greenfinch recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Greenfinch; European Carduelis chloris A1,A2,A6, a , # i, free Please report this species if seen in the
Greenfinch wild.
Grenadier, Purple; Purple Uraeginthus A1,A2,A3 Prohibited. This species has previously
Grenadier Waxbill ianthinogaster been assessed (01/10/02) for
recategorisation and found to present too
high a risk.
Guinea Pig, Domestic Cavia porcellus exempt
Guineafowl, Helmeted Numida meleagris exempt Check local authority regulations regarding
number of poultry, etc. which may be kept.
INTRODUCED ANIMALS NOT LISTED ARE PROHIBITED
A1 = no entry,A2 = eradicate in the wild,A3 = no keeping, A4 = import permit (AGWEST), A5 = reduce in the wild,A6 = keeping permit
(Department of Agriculture),
a = CALM import permit needed, b = Department of Agriculture health and fibre requirements before entry,c = waybills required, d =
prohibited import (CALM), # = enclosure requirements, + = special aviculture requirements, $30 = must be kept under a $30 permit, free =
must be kept under a free permit